9/11 Heroes Run - Richmond, Virginia
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9/11 Heroes Run - Richmond, Virginia
The 9/11 Heroes Run in Chesterfield, Virginia, is scheduled for September 5, 2026, at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center, 6610 Public Safety Way. The event brings together runners, ruckers, and walkers to honor the heroes of 9/11 and to recognize veterans, active duty service members, first responders, and families of the fallen.
The program includes multiple 5K options and a rucking division. Event categories listed by the organizer include a paid 5K Run entry, a paid 5K Run Pusher entry, a free 5K Run Rider honor bib category, a 5K Ruck division, and volunteer roles. Registration windows and fees vary by category; some registration periods open in mid June and early July and several registration deadlines fall on June 30 or on the event date. Fees shown for specific categories include amounts such as $31, $36, and $41, while some categories have no registration fee.
The event partner TMF is listed with GORUCK providing rucking divisions. Rucking is described as a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. Participants registered in the GORUCK division receive that year’s TMF GORUCK patch. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.